No Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake
This revitalizing no-bake cheesecake captures the nostalgic flavors of a classic orange creamsicle in an elegant dessert form. With its creamy vanilla base swirled with vibrant orange, this chilled treat requires no oven time and delivers the perfect balance of citrus brightness and rich creaminess that made the original frozen treat so beloved.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- Orange food coloring optional
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until evenly combined. Press mixture firmly into bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
- Sprinkle gelatin over warm water and let bloom for 5 minutes, then stir until dissolved.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- In separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until just combined.
- Divide mixture in half. To one half, add orange juice, orange zest, dissolved gelatin, and food coloring if desired.
- Spread vanilla mixture over crust, then dollop orange mixture on top. Use knife to create swirl pattern.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Run knife around edges before removing from pan. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for smoothest texture.
- Gelatin helps stabilize the orange layer.
- For deeper orange flavor, add additional zest to taste.